COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/20/2006
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ALLEN COUNTY PARKS
What: Breakfast with the Birds-East meets West
When: Wednesday
September 20
8:00am-9:30am
Where: Fox Island Park
7324 Yohne Road
Cost: $3 per person
Breakfast included
Call for reservation
For more information:
449-3180
LUERS WALK-A-THON
What: Student Fundraiser
Following the all-school mass
When: Friday, Sept. 29
9:15am-Luers gym
Where: Bishop Luers High
Paulding Road
Why: Raise funds for support of general operating expenses for Luers
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST FALL FESTIVAL
What: Games, Raffles, Concessions, Go Cart Races, Chicken Dinner, Talent Shows
When: Friday and Saturday
September 15 and 16
7:30pm – 11pm
Where: 4500 Fairfield
EHS SENIOR ALUMNI
When: Tuesday, Sept. 19
Noon-2:00pm
What: Annual reunion or Elmhurst class of 1940 and 1941
Graduates of
‘37,’38,’39,’42,’43, and ‘44 are invited
Where: Richard’s Restaurant, 2912 Getz Rd.
For more information call Homer Hoke at 747-2388
INDIANA EPILEPSY SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP
What: Monthly meeting
Where: East Parlor Room
Wayne Street UMC
300 E. Wayne Street
When: 4th Tuesday of each month
12:30-2pm
FLEA AND FARMER’S
MARKET
When: Saturday, Sept. 16
8:00am-3:00pm
What: Flea and Farmer’s Market as a part of Ossian Days
Booth spaces are available at the cost of $20
Vendors will need to provide their own tables and power sources if needed
Where: The west parking lot of Ossian Elementary School
For more information call Debbie at 450-6736
HOAGLAND FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: September 15-17
Friday: 7:00-11:00pm
Saturday: 3:00-11:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-8:00pm
What: Enjoy a great German food, along with music from the Goodtime Dutchmen, Musical Brass, and Party Time
Where: Hoagland
Cost: $7.50 per person
15 and under are free
For more information:
639-3062
ALUMINUM CAN
COLLECTION
Where: South West Conservation Club
Bluffton Road
When: Fourth Saturday of every month
8am-Noon
Who: Boy Scout Troop 22
Troop 22 is looking for a few good scouts
Call 436-2422 for more information
EUCHRE
Where: WD United Methodist Church
Church Street
When: Tuesdays, 9am
LITTLE RIVER
RAMBLERS
Who: Jennifer Kleinrichert, Coordinator Little River Wetlands Project
What: Eagle Marsh morning hikes to explore flora and fauna
Where: Eagle Marsh
At the barn off of Engle Road
When: Tuesdays, 9-11am
Be sure to dress for the weather and wear tall waterproof boots
150th ANNIVERSARY
Who: St. Mark’s Lutheran
Where: 16933 Thiele Road
When: Once a month celebration for special guests, pastors and organists
What: The members of St. Mark’s welcomes you
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST
CLUB MEETING
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe
211 East Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays, 7-8am
For more information call Ron Perkins at 747-6186
BAERFIELD
TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings, this is the place to begin
SOUTHMOOR SINGERS
What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir
When: Practice 9-11am Tuesdays
Come join us! We are a group of ladies who love to sing and share the gift of music with others
Call 447-0339 or 744-5034 for more information
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Where: War Memorial Shrine, 2122 O’Day Road
Make every day a “Memorial Day” by placing a brick of honor on the Korean War Veterans Association’s beautiful walkway
For more information call Allen Clendenen at
489-1724
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
What: Seminar for families who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
For more information or to register call 1-800-272-3900
STRIDES OF HOPE
ANNUAL
WALK-A-THON
When: Saturday, Sept. 16
Registration begins 8:30am
What: This year, there will be a 5K Fun Run and a two-mile Walk-a-thon
Where: Foster Park
Pavilion #1
For more information:
422-3544
NEW HORIZONS BAND
What: Invitation for you to come blow your horn
If you do not have a horn but want to play one, they will help you
Where: Crescent Avenue Methodist Church
Who: Directing the band is retired music instructor John Morse
Morse directed programs at Elmhurst HS
He also served as third French Horn with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
The Fort Wayne band meets twice a week
The New Horizons band is open to any adult who wants to make music.
If you’ve never played an instrument before but want to, New Horizons will teach you
Contact: Dave Held
744-6084
SOS NIGHT
Who: Nine Mile United Methodist Church
Where: 6303 Winters Road
When: Wednesday night
6-7:30pm
What: Sharing Our Savior Night
The night begins with dinner, singing, then adults and children separate into bible studies
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Where: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
When: Throughout the year
What: Sweeping, moping, dusting, and pulling weeds, yard clean-up, and general custodial work
Call 426-2882 ext. 307 volunteer opportunities
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS
Where: Kingston Residence
7515 Winchester Road
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm
What: Support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers
For More Info: Contact Pattie 747-1523
CHURCH SERVICES
Where: Church of Christ
3421 Thurber Ave
Waynedale
When: Sundays
9am Bible Study
10am & 6:30pm Services
Radio program on WGL, 1250AM
Sunday 7am-7:30am
Call 747-2637 for information
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets Thursdays at 11:30am
Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesdays, 7pm
DEPRESSION SUPPORT
MEETS
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 6pm
Where: Hope Missionary
429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton
What: Open to anyone suffering with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, or has a friend or loved one who does
Cost: Free
Donations are accepted
824-1844 or 694-6371 for more information
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
1819 Reservation Drive
Family Life Center
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-8am
Mrs. Betty Rekeweg checks your blood pressure before & after walking, if desired.
A five-minute devotion is provided prior to the start of the program after which a person can walk as long as they desire.
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: Group meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Call 637-3820 for more information
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
Where: 5703 Bluffton Road
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: 2nd & Last Sundays
12:30pm to close
What: Fish & Tenderloin
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays
5pm – 7:30pm
QUIET WARRIORS CHAPTER MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
When: 1st Saturday of month, 8am
For more information call 747-0601
PUBLIC AUCTION
When: September 23, 9:00am
Where: 1604 Lower Huntington Rd.
FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM
What: Talkabouts, prose & poetry
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Rd.
When: First Tuesday of the month, 7pm
For more information call 486-3912
ALLEN COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
What: Campfire Chats
Where: Metea County Park Nature Center
When: The third Thursday of each month-8 pm
For more information call 449-3181
Cost: $4
THE CHIEF
RICHARDVILLE HOUSE
What: Open for the season
When: May 20-Nov. 11
Admission:
$7 adults
$5 members
Kids under 5 FREE
For more information contact Todd Pelfrey @
426-2882
WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES
When: Every Monday evening at 6:30pm
Where: The Indiana Buddhist Temple
5712 Webster St.
WAYNEDALE UMC ANNUAL BAZAAR
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
What: 6’ tables for rent at $20
For more information call Shirley Imel at 747-3547
Or Sharon Bowser at
478-1758
ANNUAL FISH FRY
When: Saturday, Sept. 23
4:00-7:00pm
What: Fish dinner with all the fixings
Where: Karen’s Kitchen
5700 Bluffton Rd.
Cost: $7 per person
FAMILY DAY AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
When: Sunday, September 17
What: Enjoy a pulled pork dinner, beer tent and kid’s activities
Elephant ears after 4:00pm
Where: American Legion Post 241
ELEX CLUB TO CELEBRATE 90TH
ANNIVERSARY
When: Sat., November 4
Where: Hall’s Guesthouse
What: Luncheon to celebrate 90 years of community service and social activities
If you or your friends are past GE, LMCS or BAE Systems employees or current/pass Elex Club members, you are eligible to join
For more information call the Elex Club Office at
439-4400
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
ALL-CLASS GOLF
When: Friday, Sept. 22
11:00am
What: 18-hole golf outing
Beverage cart will be available
Pair up your own “fore-some” or you will be placed
Where: Brookwood Golf Course on the corner of Ferguson Rd. and Bluffton Rd.
To make reservations: Call Bill Sorg at (260) 638-4554
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1961
When: Saturday, Sept. 23
6:00pm
Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church-5:00pm
What: Class of 1961-45th reunion
Where: The Grand Wayne Center
To make reservations call Rita Jansen King at
(260) 747-5049
LUTHERAN
HOME AUXILIARY
FUNDRAISER
When: Sat., Sept. 30, 8:00am
What: Florida Scramble Golf Tournament
Where: McMillan Park Golf Course
Cost: $40 includes lunch, prizes, and activities
For more information call (260) 447-0800 x 383
6TH ANNUAL ELMHURST ATHLETIC GOLF OUTING
When: Sunday, Sept. 24
12:30am
What: Florida Scramble Golf Fundraiser to benefit Elmhurst’s Athletic Department
Where: Brookwood Golf Course
Cost: $55 per person or $220 per foursome
Meal includes game, cart and food
all 416-0261 or e-mail mark.redding@fwcs.k12.in.us
AIRPORT BUSINESS
CO-OP NETWORKING
When: Every Wednesday, NOON-2:00pm
What: Join us for lunch and bring a hand full of business cards to pass out
Also bring your golf clubs for a chance to play 9 holes for just $5.00!
Where: American Legion Post 241
Cost: $5 lunch special
For more information call Mark Helman at 414-6761
URBAN COYOTES
When: Saturday, October 14
9:00am-11:30am
What: Stanley Gehrt will present findings of the research he’s done on urban coyotes
We’ll be hiking to look for signs of the coyotes in Fox Island
Where: Fox Island Cty Park
For more information:
449-3180
FAMILY STORY TIME
When: Thursdays in September, 7:00pm
What: It’s a special night for families for stories, songs, a craft and lots of fun!
Where: Waynedale Branch Library
2200 Lwr. Huntington Rd.
For more information:
421-1365
SMART START
STORYTIME
When: Mondays and Tuesdays in September
10:30am
What: Children ages 3-5 years of age and their caregivers are invited to this storytime
Where: Waynedale Branch Library
2200 Lwr Huntington Rd.
For more information:
421-1365
GERMAN HERITAGE
SOCIETY FISH FRY
When: Friday, September 29
4:30-8:00pm
What: All you can eat fish, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls, dessert, and coffee
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Cost: Adults $7
Ages 6-12 $4
Ages 6 and under are free
“MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE” FUNDRAISER
When: Saturday, Sept. 17
1:00-5:00pm
What: Fundraiser to benefit 4-year old Ethan who suffers from Taussig Bing Syndrome
His wish is to go to Disney World
Come out and help us make his wish come true!
Where: St. Therese Church Hall
2304 Lwr Huntington Rd.
For more information:
436-8899
PURDUE CHRISTMAS SHOW BUS TRIP
When: Sunday, Dec. 10
What: Allen County Extension Homemakers sponsoring a bus trip to Purdue University to see “Christmas is Believing”
Bring your own sack lunch
Cost: $55 includes bus fare and ticket to noon performance
For more information:
481-6826
PEACE LUTHERAN
CHURCH’S 60TH
ANNIVERSARY
When: Sunday, Sept. 24
9:00am
What: Worship service, continental breakfast, tours of the school, and a performance from Unity and the Peace Senior Choir
Where: 5401S Calhoun
FISH FRY
When: Saturday, Sept. 16
4:00-7:00pm
What: Meal includes fish, chicken, broasted potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, and dessert Carryout also available
Where: Trier Ridge Community Church
7501 Hessen Cassel Rd.
Cost: Adults $8
Children $6
Ages 5 and under FREE
WUMC HOT DOG AND CHILI DINNER
When: Friday, October 13
4:30-7:00pm
What: Fundraiser for the missions budget
Looking for volunteers to help cook, serve, and clean up
Where: WUMC
2501 Church St.
ROCKIN’ IN THE FALL
When: Friday, October 6
7:00-10:30pm
What: Travel back to the 50s and 60s in the time of poodle skirts, flat tops, and sock hops with the sound of the “G-Men”
Where: Community Center
233 West Main Street
For more information:
427-6460
Dance is restricted to 21 and over
FALL ANNUAL RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
When: Friday, October 6
8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 7
8:00am-NOON
What: Presented by the Peace Lutheran Women’s Guild
Where: Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 4900 Fairfield Ave.
FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER
When: Saturday, October 7
4:00-7:00pm
What: All you can eat
Where: Ossian United Methodist Church
201W. Mill Street
Cost: Adults $7.50
Children $4
Ages 5 and under are free
RENDEZVOUS 2006
SPONSORED BY THE
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
What: For the Children
When: Friday, October 13
Open to the Public
Saturday, October 14
9am to dark
Sunday, October 15
9am to 3pm
Cost: FREE
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